Poverty Rate in Springfield, Missouri
In Springfield, Missouri, an estimated 32,217 of 158,540 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri is 20.3%.
- How many people in Springfield, Missouri live in poverty?
In Springfield, Missouri, an estimated 32,217 of 158,540 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri is 53.79% higher than the Missouri average. In Springfield, Missouri, an estimated 20.3% of 158,540 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 13.2% of 6,005,542 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Springfield, Missouri is 61.11% higher than the US average. In Springfield, Missouri, an estimated 20.3% of 158,540 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
22.8% of 30 thousand people
Under 5 years
26.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
26.5% of 9 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
21.3% of 21 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
22.7% of 30 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
19.2% of 106 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
22.4% of 51 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
16.2% of 54 thousand people
60 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Springfield, Missouri
2023
16.4% of 36 thousand people
65 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Springfield, Missouri
2023
13.8% of 27 thousand people
White
18.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Springfield, Missouri
2023
18.1% of 136 thousand people
Black or African American
20.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Missouri
2023
20.9% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
27.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Springfield, Missouri
2023
27.2% of 13 thousand people
Hispanic
10.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Springfield, Missouri
2023
10.9% of 10 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Springfield, Missouri
2023
18.4% of 133 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Springfield, Missouri
2023
15% of 107 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
30.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Springfield, Missouri
2023
30.8% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Springfield, Missouri
2023
18.1% of 28 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Springfield, Missouri
2023
15.1% of 40 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Springfield, Missouri
2023
8.1% of 31 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
13% of 90 thousand people
Employed
12.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Springfield, Missouri
2023
12.1% of 87 thousand people
Male
10.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Springfield, Missouri
2023
10.8% of 46 thousand people
Female
13.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Springfield, Missouri
2023
13.5% of 41 thousand people
Unemployed
44.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Springfield, Missouri
2023
44.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
36.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Springfield, Missouri
2023
36.1% of 992 people
Female
49.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Springfield, Missouri
2023
49.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
18.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Springfield, Missouri
2023
18.6% of 136 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Springfield, Missouri
2023
4.5% of 58 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Springfield, Missouri
2023
28.9% of 35 thousand people
Did not work
29.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Springfield, Missouri
2023
29.4% of 43 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Springfield, Missouri
2023
25.1% of 60 thousand people
Male
21.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Springfield, Missouri
2023
21.6% of 28 thousand people
Female
28.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Springfield, Missouri
2023
28.1% of 32 thousand people
18 to 24 years
38.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
38.9% of 15 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
15.2% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
10.6% of 7 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
25.4% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
36.1% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Springfield, Missouri
2023
24.9% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Springfield, Missouri
2023
17.9% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Springfield, Missouri
2023
5.8% of 26 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Springfield, Missouri
2023
40.7% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
40% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Springfield, Missouri
2023
40% of 17 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Springfield, Missouri
2023
18.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Greene County
- Ash Grove, Missouri 10.6% of 1,542 people.
- Battlefield, Missouri 4.2% of 6,030 people.
- Fair Grove, Missouri 5.4% of 1,623 people.
- Ozark, Missouri 12.7% of 20,948 people.
- Republic, Missouri 13.3% of 18,520 people.